I was looking for a place to stay after touring the Dali museum in nearby Figueres. Based on my…read moreresearch, it seemed like Girona was a better place to stay than Firgueres and it was closer on the way back to Barcelona. Found Nord 1901 over on Trip Advisor, but I also needed to Yelp it here, of course! This wonderful, elegant boutique hotel is in the heart of wonderful Girona and walking distance to most everything that you're likely to want to do. Not grand or opulent, but this hotel and its rooms fit my taste more than most others in which I have ever stayed. Excellent front desk service with good English speakers. Parking is a little strange, off premises around the corner, but it works, and you can unload easily on the quiet street in front of the hotel. Some of the third floor rooms involve additional stairs after the top floor elevator, so plan accordingly or ask for help with your bags. Wonderful small pool in the back beyond the main lobby. There looked to be a nice optional breakfast buffet, but we didn't partake. Rates were very reasonable considering the quality. Definitely recommend! If you have ever been to Lucca Italy, Girona may remind you of it a bit. Many streets are old, narrow, one way or even dead end. My biggest tip is that even though this is a smaller city, you will most definitely need a good MAP to find this hotel and to get around. This is especially true if you are driving in. We got hopelessly lost on the way in. I only wish that we had more time to explore this wonderful, vibrant and ancient city!

I stayed two nights in this lovely hotel. I arrived by car and had some difficulty finding it due…read moreto it's location on one of the narrow streets that one is not sure you are allowed to drive on. I called from my car and was assured I could drive to the front of the hotel, drop my bags and then continue to the parking garage around the corner. I did this succesfully although nervously. The front desk clerk was warm, professional and helpful. She told me I had been upgraded to a larger room which was a nice surprise. The room was large, clean and well appointed. There were three large french doors that looked out over the back of the hotel and it's pool. It was lovely. The location is superb as it is just around the corner to one of the bridges that crosses the river into the historic area of the city. Check out was easy and straightforward.

This is a hotel that matters ... for those who want modern, hip and flashy, look elsewhere. If you…read morewant to stop back in time and embrace a more genteel and luxurious era of travel, it feels as though Ernest Hemingway or Erroll Flynn could walk through the lobby on the way to the bar at any moment. Marble everything ... linens and towels embroidered with the hotel's monogram ... robes and slippers ... a nice breakfast buffet. If the walls here could talk ... and they sort of do strewn with black and white photos of past hotel guests. The who's who of the 1940's - 1970's jet set. You won't see a Kardashian on the wall ... thank goodness! Even when busy, the hotel feels like it is your own. The guests are classy and refined. Coasta Brava (about an hour and change outside of Barcelona) sometimes can draw tacky Instagram 'models' or the fist pumping beach club scene. This hotel does not. If you really want to feel like you are in a world of your own, book mid-week. Weekends tend to fill up with weddings (there were 3 in 3 days during the later part of our stay). Next door is a small cove/beach which you can walk to and rent paddleboards or small boats. Lots of kayakers. There is a beautiful miles long paved walking path next to the hotel which is a must do. Seriously, the stunning cliffside scenery along this path and charming mansions with their floral walls reminded us of Capri's similar walk. (And maybe even a bit better). We walked 3 miles one evening. If you can afford it, splurge on one of the rooms with a balcony overlooking the ocean. It's well worth the upgrade, even if it won't come inexpensively. (During our stay a waterfront balcony room was $600/night ... thankfully we are Leading Hotels top tier rewards members and got the upgrade for free. They really do honor the program's upgrade policy here ... including free breakfast.) The good: - Wonderful staff. (They have an aire of 'helpful with a hint of snooty haughtiness' perfected). They answer all your questions and will go out of their way for you. - The hotel answers pre-stay emails and reads reservation notes. It was our anniversary and there was a complimentary chilled bottle of champagne waiting for us. This is standard for Leading Hotels of the World customer service. - In June there was not a single mosquito to be found! Other places we went, WE were the buffet for bugs. The not great: - Despite the rooms having an old school, glamorous luxury to them ... some of the aspects of the decor felt like staying at a wealthy older aunt's home. A bit Victorian chic. - The bathroom was atrocious. A shower tub combo in a $660/night waterfront junior suite. One shared sink. - The restaurant situation is iffy. We ate outside one night in the courtyard. It was way too dark ... felt a bit like eating in someone's backyard ... the service was slow and the food was awful. The menu was pub-like and my ham and cheese sandwich was basically like something the school lunch lady would make. Square white bread ... a slice of deli ham and a slice of cheese. Toasted ... not fried in a pan. The elegant breakfast buffet made up for it. - Lots of construction with drilling, jackhammering and loud trucks. The workers were blasting the soccer game on the radio. Made eating breakfast or using our balcony outdoors in the afternoon tough without ear buds. Nothing the hotel can do but something to note. - Pool is beautiful but not heated ... it was freezing when we got in until our bodies got used to it. Overall, 5 stars, no question. We did a blow-out the budget trip to Spain and France and this was our favorite hotel, even despite its shortcomings. It truly feels like a throwback in a luxurious grande dame sort of way. Well worth a day trip ... or a week-long escape. They don't make 'em ... or keep 'em ... like this anymore.

My husband and I checked into this hotel for our anniversary. They gave us a room on the first…read morefloor. It's so noisy that I fell asleep around 4am due to exhaustion only to be awaken at 7am by loud banging above. It seems someone choose that hour to move furniture around. Not just a few pieces on furniture this went on for 3 straight hours. I called reception and the only thing the lady said was ok perfect, I will report this to my colleague. No apology nothing. dreading the next 4 nights.

This place is soooooo beautiful I'm surprised there aren't 100 photos posted! It's an amazing…read moregarden setting with a lot of different plants, flowers, beautiful lighting, and whimsical decor. There is indoor seating as well with quirky decorations everywhere. The price fix menu for lunch was 23E, including bread and water, 2 courses and dessert. I had a fig salad, salmon with rice, and cream Catalon....all beautifully presented and delicious. Reading another review someone mentioned the lack of multilingual service. I'm not sure why anyone would expect any server to speak several languages. I am traveling with my small dog, barely speak any Spanish, let alone Castilian Spanish, and I ordered food just fine and received excellent service! I highly recommend El Pati!!!

I'v been there in the Years 1996, 2002 and 2006. Each time i was amazed by the wonderful ambiente…read morewith the big garden and dreamlike atmosphere. The menus were always of high quality, but over the years there was no developement to see, that the management of the hotel/restaurant was trying to improve the service so that international guests with minor spanish knowledge feel more welcome. After reading a comment from 2009 in another forum, the service even seems to have decreased in performance I will for sure visit this lovely place a fourth time, but will watch closely, if the critics may be right. But on a nice summer evening there seems to be no better place for a nice dinner in Catalunya

Standard resort hotel with prison quality food.read more

The best inner-old town hotel of Gerona situated next to the main church in the very heart of…read moreeverything!! Fabulous rooms, fair priced! Don't miss it.... The owner manages the hotel as well; his name is Xavier!!

This is a fantastic hotel built on the original stone foundation with tons of modern amenities…read more Situated in the heart of the old hilltop city center just a stones throw away from the cathedral and more importantly my cycling tour company. Xavier runs the place with his mother and attends to the cycling crowd. There's the primary hotel section (4floors) and an adjacent apartment. The rooms are tastefully decorated with lots of heating and extra comforters for it can get pretty chilly inside a building like this. They are working to expand the dinning area to support larger buffets for the peak seasons but I find the coziness my to my liking. They serve typical Catalian hot breakfast that are miles (sorry, kilometers) better than hotels I've stayed with in Barcelona. If you're staying in Girona, you can't go wrong with the Historic unless you hate walking up hill. This is a must for a memorable visit to this ancient city.

As most of the other reviews indicate, if you book a room here you won't be disappointed…read more Spacious, modern and clean rooms. The bathrooms have great water pressure, plenty of hot water, and a bidet. We booked the family suite (I think there are only 3 of them) for our family (2 adults, 15 yo and 19 yo) and didn't feel cramped. Easy 5 minute walk to the beach or old town, and not so close to the bars that noise is a problem. Staff was both pleasant and helpful. The rooftop pool and bar is a nice retreat from the crowds and offers sweeping views of Tossa de Mar. Finally, the breakfast buffet is elegant and delicious, offering fresh eggs, waffles, smoked salmon, croissants, Nespresso machine, etc. If we ever return to Tossa we'd definitely stay at Hotel Delfin.

Fantastic hotel in center of everything. Went to old town, the beaches and visited everywhere…read more Rooms were spacious and service was simply incredible. Make sure you try the breakfasts, great start to the busy day in Costa Brava